The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 33,900

€ 41,800

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
61
71.7
81.2
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.7 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
61 in
Height
57.5 in
106.7
187.8
110.4
191.1
187.8 in
Length
191.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.35 %

General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B7
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft